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House Approves Bill To Raise Federal Debt Limit

The House voted Monday to extend the federal debt limit and enact spending cuts. Here, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi arrives for a meeting with House Democrats and Vice President Joe Biden at the Capitol. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

House Approves Bill To Raise Federal Debt Limit

The House of Representatives has approved legislation to raise the federal debt ceiling and prevent a U.S. default, as the nation nears the end of a bitter standoff. The Senate votes on the measure Tuesday.

The Two-Way

Budget Talks: Chances For Deal Dwindling?

Negotiations will resume today. But the path to an agreement is "far from clear." The focus of attention is on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's suggestion to give the president authority to raise the debt ceiling.

Scott Horsley on 'Morning Edition'

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The Two-Way

Key Lawmaker: GOP's Formula Is Lower Tax Rates, 'With Fewer Exceptions'

But the impasse continues in talks between the White House and congressional leaders over raising the federal debt ceiling, cutting federal budget deficits and — eventually — starting to shrink the $14+ trillion federal debt.

NPR's David Welna, on 'Morning Edition'

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